Steve Erceg vs Ramazan Temirov Pick, 07/25/2026 Predictions UFC Abu Dhabi Odds
Steve Erceg vs Ramazan Temirov
UFC Abu Dhabi
Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Steve Erceg will take on Ramazan Temirov at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The opening odds have Erceg priced at -118 while Temirov is priced at -102.
Steve "Astroboy" Erceg has a record of 14-4-0. The 30-year-old steps on the scale at 125 lbs and stands in at 5'8". The orthodox fighter extends his reach 68". Ramazan "Temurlan" Temirov comes in at 5'4" and records a weight of 125 lbs. The orthodox fighter will be looking to add a victory to his record of 19-3-0. The 29-year-old reaches 63". In terms of significant strikes, Steve Erceg is landing 4.64 per minute while Ramazan Temirov lands 4.37 significant strikes per min. Erceg connects on 47% of the significant strikes he attempts while Temirov is landing 40%. When it comes to defending in the cage, "Astroboy" takes 4.07 significant strikes per minute and "Temurlan" takes 3.93. Erceg also stops 55% of the significant strikes that are directed at him while Temirov deflects 59% of the shots thrown.
| UFC Abu Dhabi | Steve Erceg | Ramazan Temirov |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -118 | -102 |
| Record | 14-4-0 | 19-3-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 14:56 | 8:55 |
| Height | 5'8" | 5'4" |
| Weight | 125 lbs | 125 lbs |
| Reach | 68" | 63" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 4.64 | 4.37 |
| Striking Accuracy | 47% | 40% |
In the wrestling category, Steve Erceg is the more skilled grappler as he takes his opponents to the canvas 1.13 times per 3 rds. Erceg is taking his opponents to the canvas on 28% of his tries and stopping 67% of all takedowns attempted on him. Temirov is finishing his takedowns on 50% of his takedown attempts and defending 85% of the attempts against him. When it comes to subbing the opposition, Erceg is the more apt fighter by trying 0.4 submissions per 15 minutes while Temirov attempts 0.2 submissions per 15 minutes.
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In his last bout, Steve Erceg went up against Tim Elliott and wound up getting the win by unanimous decision in round 3. Elliott landed 93 of 265 total strikes that he threw in that contest. Erceg finished this fight landing 136 of 254 total strikes. Concerning significant strikes, Elliott ended up landing 90 of 261, which gave him a rate of 34%. He landed 44 of 191 significant strikes directed at the head. On the other side of the Octagon, Erceg ended up landing 53% of his significant strikes by landing 136 of 254. Of those significant strikes, he connected on 122 of 236 pointed at the head. 96% of the significant strikes connected on by Elliott and 94% of them landed by Erceg were tallied at distance.
In the last fight for Ramazan Temirov, he battled Charles Johnson and ended up winning this fight by unanimous decision in round 3. Johnson ended up connecting on 69% of the significant strikes he took from distance while Temirov ended up connecting on 83% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance. Temirov landed 39% of his significant strikes attempted by connecting on 55 of 139. He landed 42 of 117 significant strikes directed at the head. Johnson connected on 66 of 156 significant strikes in that contest. Of all the significant strikes, he connected on 28 of 104 directed at the head. In relation to total strikes that he let go in that fight, Johnson ended up landing 87 of 183 and Temirov landed 59 of 146 of all the strikes he attempted.
Other fights on the card to watch
Another fight that you're going to want to watch is when Islam Dulatov enters the Octagon with Wellington Turman. Dulatov comes into this bout with a mark of 12-1-0. The 27-year-old tips the scales at 170 lbs and comes in at 6'3". The orthodox fighter has a wingspan of 75". Turman comes in at 6'0" and is weighing in at 170 lbs. The orthodox fighter comes into this fight with a record of 18-8-0. The 30-year-old extends his reach 72". In terms of takedowns, Islam Dulatov takes his opponents to the mat 2.20 times per 3 rds and Wellington Turman scores a takedown 1.55 times per 3 rounds. In terms of striking, Dulatov connects for an average of 8.78 strikes per minute and lands 54% of his attempted strikes. On the other side of the cage you've got Wellington Turman, who is landing 51% of the strikes he has attempted and connects on 3.23 per minute.
Another bout to watch is when Tyrell Fortune is set to face off with Rizvan Kuniev. Kuniev comes into this fight holding a mark of 13-3-1 (1 NC). The 34-year-old records a weight of 240 lbs and stands in at 6'4". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 76". Fortune measures 6'0" and will fight at 259 lbs. The orthodox fighter comes into this bout with a mark of 18-3-0 (2 NC). The 36-year-old has an arm span of 75". When it comes to takedowns, Rizvan Kuniev is able to defend against 93% of his opponents' takedown tries and is finishing his takedown tries on 75% of his attempts. Fortune is finishing his takedowns on 60% of his tries and is able to curb 85% of the takedowns his opponents attempt. With regard to striking, Kuniev absorbs 2.33 strikes per min while he connects on 3.94 per minute. Fortune, notwithstanding, takes 3.13 strikes per min and dishes out 2.00 per minute.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Tony Sink's Pick: Take Ramazan Temirov (-102)
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